Nation's first privately funded energy financing program for both residential and commercial buildings begins funding projects, boosting local economy, job market and property values

Clean Energy Sacramento Reaches Key Milestones to Transform Region into Emerald Valley

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Sacramento and Ygrene Energy Fund, a leading provider of clean energy finance programs for local governments, today announced reaching several key milestones as part of the launch of Clean Energy Sacramento.

City council approves program to provide $500M for Atlanta energy retrofits

Strategic partnership powers Ygrene Data Report, instantly qualifies property owners for energy retrofit financing

Unanimous Invest Atlanta vote marks key step toward creating local 3,000 jobs

Recognizes government for leadership in establishing clean energy upgrade program

Sold-out event welcoming local business leaders highlights widespread support for clean energy investment and job creation

City is most recent South Florida community to sign on with groundbreaking energy upgrade program

Recognition in social innovation category adds to growing list of accolades